<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /></head><body><div>You might want to check out http://www.verendusindustries.com/<br />I don't have any firsthand experience with their systems but it's the front runner for a system replacement for a set of motors installed in the early 80's that is failing.<br /><br />I installed/used one of the Vortek systems right before it was sold.<br />We were able to make it work but I was never happy with the control software.<br />I don't know if the system has gotten any better or not.<br /><br />Kevin<br /><br /><div dir="ltr" style="mso-line-height-rule:exactly;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;font-size:1px;direction:ltr;"><table dir="ltr" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="width:100%;direction:ltr;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:1px;"><tr style="font-size:0;"><td align="left" style="vertical-align:top;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="border-collapse:collapse;font-size:0;"><tr style="font-size:0;"><td align="left" style="padding:20px 0;vertical-align:top;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="border-collapse:collapse;font-size:0;"><tr style="font-size:0;"><td align="left" style="padding:0;vertical-align:top;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="border-collapse:collapse;font-size:0;color:#000001;font-style:normal;font-weight:700;white-space:nowrap;"><tr style="font-size:12px;"><td align="left" style="vertical-align:top;font-family:Arial;"><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;">KEVIN LINZEY<span style="font-family:remialcxesans;font-size:1px;color:#FFFFFF;line-height:1px;"><span style="font-family:'template-mna_FWeeEem0ngANOhMLNA';"></span><span style="font-family:'zone-1';"></span><span style="font-family:'zones-AQ';"></span></span></p></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr style="font-size:12px;color:#000001;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;white-space:nowrap;"><td align="left" style="padding:6px 0 0;vertical-align:top;font-family:Arial;"><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;">SPOTLIGHT FEATURES MANAGER</p></td></tr><tr style="font-size:0;"><td align="left" style="padding:6px 0 0;vertical-align:top;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="border-collapse:collapse;font-size:0;color:#000001;font-style:normal;font-weight:700;white-space:nowrap;"><tr style="font-size:12px;"><td align="left" style="padding:0;vertical-align:top;font-family:Arial;"><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;">TEL: </p></td><td align="left" style="padding:0;vertical-align:top;font-family:Arial;font-weight:400;"><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;">410.290.5114</p></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr style="font-size:0;"><td align="left" style="padding:6px 0 0;vertical-align:top;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="border-collapse:collapse;font-size:0;color:#000001;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;white-space:nowrap;"><tr style="font-size:12px;"><td align="left" style="vertical-align:top;font-family:Arial;"><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;">VECTORWORKS, INC.<br /></p></td></tr><tr style="font-size:12px;"><td align="left" style="vertical-align:top;font-family:Arial;"><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;">8621 Robert Fulton Drive, Suite 200, Columbia, MD 21046</p></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr style="font-size:0;"><td align="left" style="padding:0;vertical-align:top;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="border-collapse:collapse;font-size:0;line-height:normal;"><tr style="font-size:0;"><td align="left" style="padding:10px 0 5px;vertical-align:top;"><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;"><a href="http://www.vectorworks.net/" target="_blank" id="LPlnk689713" style="text-decoration:none;"><img src="https://www.vectorworks.net/cached/themes/shared/assets/images/logos/vw-logo-sig.png" width="160" border="0" title="Vectorworks, Inc." alt="Vectorworks, Inc." style="width:160px;min-width:160px;max-width:160px;font-size:12px;" /></a></p></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></div>-----Original Message-----<br />From: Stagecraft <stagecraft-bounces@theatrical.net> On Behalf Of Bruce Bennett via Stagecraft<br />Sent: Monday, December 16, 2024 12:10 PM<br />To: stagecraft@theatrical.net<br />Cc: Bruce Bennett <bennett.bruce@gmail.com><br />Subject: [SML] Automated Rigging Control Systems<br /><br />Hello,<br /><br />We run ETC/Vortek hoists with Foundation Controls in our largest theatre.<br /><br />The control system is generally dependable for set-up and strike use. Automated Fly Cues are another matter - we cannot rely on the control system for use with a sit-down touring show over weeks.<br /><br />We’re at the point that full controls replacement is being considered at multiples of $100K. Before heading down this road, we’re looking for success stories.<br /><br />Specifically, does anyone know of a large road house that uses automated Fly Cues with an in-house system? This is a different scenario from a tour travelling with a controls system and automation equipment.<br /><br />We are looking for something that allows us to use our house hoists, cued with our house control system, with a travelling show is set-up in a few days.<br /><br />Thanks in advance,<br />Bruce<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />____________________________________________________________<br />For list information see <http://stagecraft.theprices.net/><br />Stagecraft mailing list<br />Stagecraft@theatrical.net<br />http://theatrical.net/mailman/listinfo/stagecraft_theatrical.net<br /></div></body></html>